ABOUT
Vertical Running was founded by coach and sport scientist, Dr Alan Metcalfe. His passion is optimising the performance of dedicated trail runners of all levels. Whether you're looking to complete your first 5 km run, trail race or 100 miles, Vertical Running services are committed to you and your pursuit of trail running excellence.
A selection of races previously completed by coached athletes:
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UTMB World Series events
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UK Mavericks trail events
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Major European trail events (e.g. Zugspitz Ultratrail, Stubai Ultratrail and Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail)
TRAIL AND ULTRA RUNNING COACHING PACKAGES
Basic Package: £59 per month
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Monthly Analysis Video
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Training Peaks Basic Account
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Monthly updated training plan around life, work and play
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Detailed data analysis
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Regular monitoring of training intensities
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Feedback on training and racing performance
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Goal orientated
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Season planning
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Individual race pacing strategies
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Cross Training Planning (including bike, gym, hike etc...)
Premium Package: £89 per month
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Monthly Online Video Call
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Training Peaks Premium Account
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Monthly updated training plan around life, work and play
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Detailed data analysis
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Regular monitoring of training intensities
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Feedback on training and racing performance
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Goal orientated
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Season planning
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Individual race pacing strategies
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Cross Training Planning (including bike, gym, hike etc...)
COACHING AND
PHILOSOPHY
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Vertical Running strives for heathy, progressive, and sustainable improvements across trail running performance and technique development.
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Good communication with our athletes is a high priority
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Individualised, unique training plans adjusted to you. All based on algorithmic models.
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Coaching methodology that continually evolves and keeps close to the proven scientific techniques.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
TIM
Alan is a great and encouraging running coach. He tailors the training to you and adapts the plans based on your progress.
I can't thank Alan enough for his part in my Berlin Marathon pb!
KATRIN
Alan not only brings deep expertise and motivation to every training plan, but also takes into account the realities of life and work, helping me find the right balance between performance and recovery.
After a long injury break, he supported me with patience and smart guidance all the way back to the start lines. I’m very thankful for his coaching.